Served in India and South Africa. He named Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape after his wife, who had died in India, and built a pyramid-shaped memorial to her there. He returned to England and married again but took his own life on the anniversary of Elizabeth's death. Buried at St Pancras Churchyard with her embalmed heart. Ahhh.
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General Sir Rufane Donkin, KCB, GCH
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Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial
This elaborate piece of high Victoriana was designed by George Highton of Bri...
Other Subjects
Serjeant John Abrahall
John Abrahall was born on 6 February 1875 in Buttevant, County Cork, Ireland, a son of William James Abrahall (1842-1890) and Mary Jane Abrahall née Lewis (1855-1939). His father was a soldier who ...
W. Baker, Jnr.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood
Naval officer. Born Newcastle upon Tyne. Served at the Battle of Trafalgar where he took over command on Nelson's death. Died returning home due to illness, near the Baleariac Islands.
W. H. Perrett, Jnr.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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